Shrimp salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that is perfect for summer. The combination of shrimp, cucumber, and mint is light and flavorful, and the dressing adds a tangy and zesty touch. This salad is also incredibly easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes. With its bright flavors and simple ingredients, shrimp salad with cucumber and mint is sure to become a summertime favorite.
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COCONUT SHRIMP SALAD
This salad has a distinctly tropical feel. Ree's version includes coconut flakes in the coating for the shrimp and fresh mango and lime zest and juice in the salad. It's perfect as a main course salad in the summer and is great for entertaining.
Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the coconut shrimp: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the cornstarch, flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Beat the eggs and 1/2 cup water in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and coconut flakes.
- Bread the shrimp by dipping them first in the flour mixture and shaking off any excess, then in the egg wash and finally in the coconut breadcrumbs, pressing to make sure each shrimp has an even coating. Fry the shrimp in the oil in small batches until golden and crispy, approximately 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt.
- For the dressing: Mix the ranch, cilantro, hot sauce and lime zest and juice in a small bowl.
- For the salad: Arrange the greens, mango, cashews, radishes and cucumber on a platter. Top with the shrimp and serve with the dressing on the side.
SEARED SHRIMP WITH CUCUMBER SALAD
Delicate-tasting hearts of palm are low in fat and calories and high in fiber-they pair nicely with the shrimp in this Seared Shrimp with Cucumber Salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together cucumber, onion, jalapeno, hearts of palm, orange juice, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Dust shrimp with cumin, coriander, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over high heat.
- Add half the shrimp; cook until browned on both sides and opaque in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and shrimp.
- To serve, spoon shrimp over cucumber salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g
CUCUMBER SHRIMP SALAD
I adopted this recipe and prepared it on August 23, 2006. I felt that it needed a boost of flavor and made some changes to the dressing (importantly to include the wasabi). The original poster found this in Sunset Magazine. The cucumbers become more flavorful the longer you soak them, but I would caution against marinating the shrimp for more than 20 minutes, as the texture will suffer.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Japanese
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse and drain shrimp - blot dry with papertowels to remove excess water.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly.
- In a pretty bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and wasabi, then mix in the cucumbers and shrimp.
- Chill 20 minutes.
- Garnish with peanuts, parsley, and/or green onions just before serving.
SPICY SHRIMP SALAD WITH MINT
This light, summery Minimalist recipe for shrimp salad, from 1998, still carries a lot of heft. Lightly sweet shrimp is enhanced by cayenne, paprika, garlic and a bit of lemon juice. A bed of arugula and mint adds freshness to cut through the heat. If it's too hot out to turn on the broiler, try this recipe on the grill.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler; adjust the rack, moving it as close to the heat source as possible. Place a large ovenproof skillet or thick-bottomed roasting pan on the stove over low heat.
- Combine the shrimp with garlic, salt, cayenne, paprika, half the olive oil and the 2 teaspoons of lemon juice; stir to blend. Turn heat under the skillet to high.
- When skillet smokes, toss in shrimp. Shake the pan once or twice to distribute them evenly, then immediately place skillet in the broiler.
- Mince about one-third of the mint, and set aside. Tear remaining leaves, and toss them with the arugula. Stir remaining olive oil and lemon juice together in a bowl.
- The shrimp are done when opaque, usually 3 to 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate; it is fine if they cool for a moment. Add shrimp juices to olive oil-lemon juice mixture, and stir. Dress the greens with this mixture, and toss; if the greens seem dry, add a little more olive oil or lemon juice, or both. Place greens on a platter, and arrange shrimp on top or around them; garnish shrimp with the remaining minced mint.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 862 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND MINT
Provided by Brenda Louch
Categories Salad Tomato Side Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Lunch Mint Shrimp Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Place couscous in large bowl. Pour water over. Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Add shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, mint and capers. Mix in dressing. Chill until cold, about 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
MANGO SHRIMP SALAD
Refreshing summer salad.
Provided by karbol
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, lime zest, chile peppers, and sugar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Combine shrimp, mango, cucumber, and mint in a bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Drizzle vinegar over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 221.3 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 256.4 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
SHRIMP, CUCUMBER, AND WATERMELON SALAD
A great light shrimp salad for a summer meal
Provided by Wapiti
Categories Shrimp Salad
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, mint, honey, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.
- Lightly dredge shrimp in blackened seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in batches and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
- Use a spiralizer to create cucumber "noodles." Divide among 4 bowls. Top each with watermelon, avocado, feta cheese, and shrimp. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 359.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1646.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD
This beautiful, delicious and healthy dish is great served as an appetizer or with grilled fish. This is definitely a dish that you eat with your eyes first...
Provided by Karens Krazy Kitchen
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 platter, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers and slice thinly.
- Hull the strawberries and slice thinly (save one strawberry).
- Arrange the cumber and strawberry slices on a round, shallow serving plate.
- Do an outer circle of cumbers.
- Do a slightly over lapping inner circle of strawberries.
- Continue making inner circles.
- Finish with the saved strawberry, sliced in half, served on top in the center.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with vinegar.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Chill for one hour.
- Just before serving, garnish with chopped mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.3
Tips:
- Choose the right shrimp. Fresh, wild-caught shrimp are the best choice for this salad. Avoid frozen or pre-cooked shrimp, as they will not have the same flavor or texture.
- Cook the shrimp properly. Overcooked shrimp are tough and chewy. To prevent this, cook the shrimp just until they are opaque and pink. You can boil, steam, or grill the shrimp.
- Use fresh herbs and vegetables. Fresh herbs, such as mint and cilantro, add a lot of flavor to this salad. Fresh vegetables, such as cucumber and red onion, also add crunch and color.
- Don't overdress the salad. A light dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the shrimp, herbs, and vegetables. Overdressing the salad will make it soggy.
- Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The shrimp will start to toughen up if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Shrimp salad with cucumber and mint is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a healthy and nutritious meal, as it is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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